Cheap Flights from London City (LCY) to Cardiff (CWL)

Travelling from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL): what you need to know

• London and Cardiff are both in the UTC+0 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.

• For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your LCY to CWL flight.

• During popular months like February, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.

• If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London City Airport to Cardiff Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LCY and CWL:

  • Dublin Airport

  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

  • Edinburgh Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)

• The lowest price we've found for a one-way London City Airport to Cardiff Airport flight is £78. A return fare is currently £221. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

• Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LCY to CWL if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.

• The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London City Airport to Cardiff Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.

• Getting your hands on cheap flights from LCY to CWL is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.

• Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London City Airport to Cardiff Airport.

Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)

• Of the departures from London City Airport, 74.57% land on time at their destination.

• To reach London City Airport from central London, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 7 miles from the airport to the city centre.

• Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

• Looking for a convenient hotel close to LCY? If you're catching an early flight from London City Airport to Cardiff Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:

  • Good Hotel London

  • Crowne Plaza London - Docklands, an IHG Hotel

  • Sunborn London Yacht Hotel

Arriving at Cardiff Airport (CWL)

• If you're landing on a late London City Airport to Cardiff Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CWL:

  • Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport

  • The Mount Rooms

  • Barry Island

• Go where the road takes you with a Cardiff Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Enterprise and find adventure across Cardiff and beyond.

• Booking your ride from Cardiff Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff

• From Cardiff Airport, Cardiff is approximately 17 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.

• When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 5 minutes.

When to fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL)

• June is the most popular month for flights from London City Airport to Cardiff Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Cardiff in April.

• Lock in your flight from London City Airport to Cardiff Airport for July if you want to visit Cardiff during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).

• If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LCY to CWL in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.

Explore more of United Kingdom

• Cardiff has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 130 miles east of Cardiff, a visit to London will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.

• Birmingham is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 90 miles north-east of Cardiff. No journey is complete without seeing Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.